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The African Helmeted Terrapin can reach up to eight inches in circumference. They have a unique "folding" neck, which makes them very interesting animals.

The African Helmeted Terrapin can be found primarily in Senegal. In fact, it is the most common turtle in the country. The swamps in which they usually live are often temporary - present in the rainy season and gone when the dry season comes.